Ron Rivera did not know that the Commanders could be eliminated by Week 17.

The Washington Commanders If the Sunday Night Fireworks happen, it could be cancelled. Green Bay Packers Beat the Minnesota VikingsHowever, Ron Rivera, Commanders head coach, was not aware of the fact.

Following Washington’s 24-10 loss The Cleveland BrownsRivera answered questions from the media. Rivera took a long pause before answering a reporter’s question about his quarterback strategy next Sunday if the Commanders were eliminated.

“We can be eradicated”

He seemed truly surprised to hear that Commanders could be eliminated within a matter hours.

This scenario would see the Commanders eliminated in the playoffs going into Week 17. Commanders lose to Browns. Detroit Lions defeat Chicago Bears, Packers defeat Vikings. Rivera spoke with the media shortly after the Commanders lost to the Browns. The Lions had also beaten the Bears. Only left were the Packers and Vikings. They were due to start at 4 :05 ET.

It is normal for a coach to be confused about the name of a team member or player. This happens to everyone, even high-functioning people. Rivera’s experience is not typical. Rivera didn’t remember any part of the elimination scenario or the name of one team. He seemed to be completely unaware that the Commanders could be eliminated during Week 17.

Head coaches are responsible for preparing their team for all possible scenarios. Rivera could have known that the Commanders might be eliminated. Would Rivera have made a decision to start Carson Wentz as QB, who was able to throw three interceptions and zero touchdowns Sunday against the Browns. He would have thought about starting Taylor HeinickePerhaps Wentz was benched for Heinicke in the middle of the game?

It doesn’t really matter what he would do. The game is finished, and the commanders are now out of control.